Newport Public Library STEM children's toys.
(Toys & Games)

Each game is lent as a single unit. Patrons may check out more than one game at a time. Other loan rules: 1-week borrowing period, holds and renewals not allowed.

Replacement fee: Please note that games returned damaged or without all of their component pieces will result in a $20.00 fine.

SNAP-BOTS: Perfect for open-ended building, practicing shape recognition, and developing fine motor skills. Mix and match for hours of fun. For small groups ages 3+. - packaging.

MAGNA-TILES: Contains 100 different tiles containing magnets to manipulate and build with.

TELESCOPE: NASA Lunar Telescope for Kids – 90x Magnification, Includes Two Eyepieces, Tabletop Tripod, and Finder Scope- Kids Telescope for Astronomy Beginners. This easy-to-use telescope comes with a finder scope, low power, and high-power eyepieces; when used correctly, this combination will allow your child to easily locate the moon and then zoom in for a close-up view. Use the included tripod to steady your Lunar Telescope for optimal viewing, with a smooth mounting system that allows easy scanning of the entire lunar surface. ,"50 Things to See with a Telescope" by John A. Read: From the author of the bestselling book 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, this colorful edition explores the constellations with young readers, guiding them to dozens of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Every page features a helpful “telescope view”, showing exactly how objects appear through a small telescope or binoculars. While a member of the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society in California, John Read taught thousands of students how to use telescopes and explore the night sky. Now, he’s sharing this knowledge with you! Even without a telescope, this introduction to the night sky is essential for every child’s collection.

MICROSCOPE: 11 x 6.7 x 12 inches. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope for Kids - Science Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope, Up to 400x Zoom, Blank and Prepared Slides, Rock & Mineral Specimens, STEM Project Toy. Large focus knobs, a soft-touch eyepiece, and an adjustable platform make it easy to keep specimens positioned just right. Three levels of magnification and lights above and below ensure a great view, every time! Kids get 6 prepared plant slides in this microscope kit, along with 6 rocks and minerals, and 6 blank slides to prepare at home. With a pipette, specimen dish, tweezers, and easy-to-follow instructions, kids will be able to conduct tons of science experiments, investigating the world around them just like real scientists.

MICROSCOPE: Microscope for Kids Beginners Children Student, 40X- 1000X Compound Microscopes with 52 pcs Educational Kit. built-in WF10x & WF25x eyepiece and optical lens: 4x, 10x, 40x , rotatable monocular head offers six magnification levels at 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x and 1000x. High Quality Optics can give children improved visual quality and sharp image when in use. Double light compound microscope has incident and transmitted light sources, which can see both opaque objects illuminated from above and translucent specimens illuminated from below. Built-in 6 different colors filters rotating wheel.The microscope is easy to focus, just need to rotate the focus knob slowly so that you can see clear images need to rotate the focus knob slowly so that you can see clear images. 38°inclined ocular tube with 360°degree rotatable monocular head, provides a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. Metal base and sturdy handle framework won't make microscope shake.

WOODEN PATTERN BLOCKS: (2 sets) contain 100 different shapes of different colors.

HOUSE BUILDING CENTER: This kit develops creative design skills, an understanding of shapes, basic geometry, and strengthening fine motor skills. For small groups ages 3+. (insert in box).

BRIDGE BUILDING CENTER: This kit encourages building creative design skills, understanding structural design concepts, and helps build fine motor skills. For small groups ages 3+. (Insert in box).

VEHICLE BUILDING CENTER: This kit encourages an understanding of design skills, concepts of motion, and builds fine motor skills. For small groups ages 3+. (Insert in box)

GEOBOARD DESIGN CENTER: These fun geoboards encourage students to master key geometry concepts. Sturdy boards come with activity cards featuring illustrated scenes that encourage children to identify and build geometric shapes. For 1-4 players ages 3+. (Insert in box).

EARLY MATH ACTIVITY CENTER: This game encourages identification of colors, counting, and patterns. Designed for individulas as well as small groups, this game tasrgets skills that children must learn to begin understanding math. Appropriate for small groups ages 2+. (Insert in box)